we also have a backyard, albeit a small one. We grow some apple bananas, kumquat, meyer lemons (espalier, so wouldn't take up so much space), lime, kaffir lime, tangerines and a bunch of perennials and some natives for our monarch butterflies. I think in my previous life I probably was a farmer or something like that, since the garden bring so much joy and peace. Will try some chickens next (?)
I too bought my home way back in ‘96 with the desire for land to garden. Its SO wonderful, even the simple things like running outside for herbs when cooking.
Steve - I think this would be a great submission to the Courier. It so captures the absolute delight of cultivating your yard/farm in Claremont. I was just wishing I had some of your oranges about 15 minutes ago!
I second Becky’s suggestion!! This was a great pleasure to read. I hope we can start growing more this summer - if I’m being realistic, it will be some type of resilient herb. Thanks for the inspiration Steve!
we also have a backyard, albeit a small one. We grow some apple bananas, kumquat, meyer lemons (espalier, so wouldn't take up so much space), lime, kaffir lime, tangerines and a bunch of perennials and some natives for our monarch butterflies. I think in my previous life I probably was a farmer or something like that, since the garden bring so much joy and peace. Will try some chickens next (?)
I too bought my home way back in ‘96 with the desire for land to garden. Its SO wonderful, even the simple things like running outside for herbs when cooking.
May I come live with you? :)
There's a lot of love in that garden! What a great yield.
Steve - I think this would be a great submission to the Courier. It so captures the absolute delight of cultivating your yard/farm in Claremont. I was just wishing I had some of your oranges about 15 minutes ago!
I second Becky’s suggestion!! This was a great pleasure to read. I hope we can start growing more this summer - if I’m being realistic, it will be some type of resilient herb. Thanks for the inspiration Steve!